Botox (Anti-Wrinkle Injections)

Botulinum-toxin injections at DR.MEK in Berlin-Charlottenburg to soften dynamic facial wrinkles such as frown lines, forehead lines and crow's feet. Botox is a purified protein that temporarily relaxes the small muscles responsible for expression lines. After a consultation to map the areas, the toxin is injected with fine needles; the effect develops over several days. A combination with hyaluronic-acid filler is possible. The practice also offers Botox for bruxism (jaw clenching and grinding).

Botulinum-toxin treatment, widely known as Botox, is a core aesthetic offering at DR.MEK's private dermatology practice in Berlin-Charlottenburg. Botulinum toxin is a purified protein, biotechnologically obtained from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, that temporarily reduces the activity of the small muscles responsible for dynamic expression lines. When these muscles are relaxed, the overlying skin creases less, and lines such as the glabellar frown lines between the brows, horizontal forehead lines and lateral crow's feet around the eyes may appear softer. Treatment begins with a consultation in which the dermatologist examines the face in motion and plans the injection points according to each person's anatomy and goals. The toxin is then injected with very fine needles in a quick, in-practice session. The effect is not immediate; it typically develops over several days and reaches its full extent after about two weeks. If the result feels too subtle after two weeks, a top-up injection is possible. The effect is temporary and gradually wears off over the following months, after which treatment can be repeated. Beyond wrinkle correction, the same active substance can be used to treat bruxism, the involuntary clenching and grinding of the jaw, by relaxing the masseter muscles; this indication starts from a higher price point. Botulinum-toxin treatment can also be combined with hyaluronic-acid filler for a more comprehensive rejuvenation plan. As with any injectable, mild redness or small bruises at the injection sites are possible and usually resolve quickly. Treatment is carried out by an experienced dermatologist with a focus on a natural, unfrozen result.